8 Reasons to Choose a Faux Leather Sofa Bed for Your Home

Faux leather is often underrated as a sofa bed material, yet it suits the format unusually well. The surface wipes clean rather than absorbing spills, it resists the pilling and snagging that folding mechanisms cause on woven fabrics, and it holds a crisp silhouette that keeps a frame looking tidy with very little maintenance. Modern matte finishes have also moved the material a long way from the shiny vinyl of the past. In this guide we set out eight practical reasons to consider a faux leather sofa bed, from allergy friendly cleaning and open plan resilience to how dark tones keep their definition and how easily the material pairs with glass, metal and timber. We also cover care habits and the cases where fabric remains the better choice, along with judging quality by feel and grain, choosing a colour that suits the room, and balancing the material with softer textiles....